Account Clerk Level I​/II

Salary Information

Level I - $3,605.28 - $4,383.08/Month

Level II - $4,097.67 - $4,981.62/Month

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/30/26, 2/20/26 (final)

The Account Clerk is a single class with two salary levels. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed, and the level at which appointments are made are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

The Account Clerk (Level I) is the entry level in this class series. Under close supervision, incumbents at this level are given detailed instructions in the performance of routine financial clerical duties that involve the processing and maintenance of statistical or financial records. Incumbents perform tasks that are more structured and repetitive than those assigned at Level II. As requisite skills and knowledge are developed, incumbents are expected to perform increasingly responsible and difficult assignments.

At the discretion of the appointing authority, incumbents may advance to the higher level after demonstrating the ability to perform the full journey level duties of the class, which generally requires six months of experience at Level I.

The Account Clerk (Level II) is the journey level in this class series. Under general supervision, incumbents perform a variety of increasingly responsible and difficult financial clerical duties that involve the processing and maintenance of statistical or financial records. This is the targeted competency and performance level of all Account Clerks and incumbents are technically proficient in performing their assigned duties.

Some positions in this class may be designated "confidential" in nature, in accordance with the County Employee Relations Ordinance, and are excluded from the representation unit which includes positions allocated to the regular class.

Knowledge of

* Arithmetic necessary to make routine calculations and give correct change, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, and fractions

* Correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary usage

* General principles, procedures and practices of record keeping

* Standard methods of filing (alphabetic, numeric, chronological)

* Telephone procedures and etiquette

* Appropriate letter and memo format

* Basic business computer applications used in an office environment, including spreadsheets

Ability to

* Calculate solutions to math problems involving addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, decimals, and fractions

* Post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately

* Track/reconcile information between accounts and ledgers

* Accurately proofread details, noting and detecting errors

* Understand and follow basic verbal and written instructions

* Operate office equipment such as computer terminals, typewriters, printers, calculators, scanners, cash registers, adding machines, copiers, telephones, and fax machines

* Prioritize work and meet deadlines

* Understand and follow procedural manuals, policy guidelines, etc.

* Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications

Either:
One year of paid, full-time experience preparing or reconciling financial or statistical records.

Or:
Completion of 30 semester units (45 quarter units), including two mathematics, bookkeeping, or accounting courses, from an accredited college or business school.

Note:

Part-time experience is converted to full-time on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.
Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note:

If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please  or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.

For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A…